Honeybees move bellies, imitate stadium “wave” to evade predators

So, doing the “wave” at a sports stadium is not just a crazy human thing. Honeybees do it too. They flip their bellies in a way that when done collectively imitates the stadium “wave.” This sudden joint...

African Grey parrot who speaks like a Dr Who Dalek

"Leonard, an African Grey parrot, imitates noises made by people and things around him and has developed perfect comedic timing, say his owners, Maya and Ian Brandt."

British films imitate lousy US templates, says director

"The screenwriter and film director Terence Davies has launched an impassioned broadside against his fellow British filmmakers and stars. "

Russians Producing Human-Like Robots

"In a bid to reduce risk and improve the quality of various services like mining operations, Russian Android Robotics Corp. plans to produce androids in russia and launch them in 2008. At present it offers models that are able to imitate human movements. The given androids...

Thank You, Come Again: 7-11 becomes Kwik-E-Mart

One of the most ambitious movie promos I've heard of to date. The change isn't permanent, but it's worth pointing out that, when an Australian friend visited me in New York a few years ago, she asked if we...

Unions Threaten Tesco Development

"LONDON -- Tesco, without meaning to, has tipped off the fact that its U.S. venture will attempt to be union free, according to recent reports by the Financial Times, prompting threats from grocery unions in...

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